Sparks Among the Stubble
This podcast archives weekly sermons, classes, and retreats at St. Innocent Orthodox Church in Macon, Georgia. St. Innocent Orthodox Church is a parish in the Diocese of the South, Orthodox Church in America.
Sparks Among the Stubble
Latest Episodes
Seeing Christ and Serving Others: The Example of St. Herman of Alaska
In this homily, we reflect on the Feast of the Transfiguration and the Christian calling to behold Christ and be transformed by His uncreated light.The life of St. Herman of Alaska gives us a practical example of what this transformation...
The Secret to Inner Peace in a Distracted World
How do we keep our peace when the world demands our attention at every moment?In this Sunday's homily, Fr. explores one of the most dramatic miracles in the Gospels: Christ walking on the water and St. Peter stepping out of the bo...
When You Have Nothing Left to Give, Give It to God.
Have you ever felt like you're simply not enough?Whether it's raising a family, caring for others, battling sin, or just trying to keep up with life's demands, many of us eventually reach the end of our own strength. In this homily, Fr....
What Good Is Correct Doctrine If It Doesn't Change You?
On the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils, Fr. reflects on why the Church fought so fiercely to preserve the truth about Christ—and why correct doctrine alone is not enough.The Fathers safeguarded the faith ...
Why Are We So Empty? Christ Can Fill Us Again.
In this Sunday's homily, we reflect on St. Paul's teaching that each of us has received gifts of grace—not merely for ourselves, but for the building up of the Body of Christ. As we seek to be filled with God's presence through prayer, worship,...